Industry News
Radar prototype tracks orbiting objects
A prototype of a radar system is now tracking orbiting space objects. [ + ]
Radio telescope receivers for ALMA
Daniels Electronics will assemble and test radio telescope receivers for the ALMA telescope. [ + ]
Antennaless RFID tags track metal and liquids
RFID tags, developed by a CNSE research team, may solve the problem of tracking metal and liquids. [ + ]
Tait voice and data system for bus network
Nottingham City Transport has launched a Tait voice and data communications system for its bus network. [ + ]
Sepura improves lone worker safety
Snecma Propulsion Solide has adopted Sepura STP8000 hand-portable TETRA radios with man-down functionality. [ + ]
Choosing a standard for public safety services
Public safety agencies should choose between TETRA and P25 for their network devices, said Phil Kidner from the TCCA. [ + ]
The future of public safety communications
APCO Australasia conference was held 12-14 March at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Queensland. [ + ]
National framework to enhance interoperability
According to NCCGR, there are benefits for future radiocommunications interoperability with the help of the National Framework. [ + ]
Public safety agencies cautious about adopting technology
Police, fire and ambulance services are cautious about rolling out the latest gadgets. [ + ]
Twisted pasta-shaped waves - a sign of the future?
Pasta-shaped radio waves may be able to hold multiple channels on one frequency band. [ + ]
SatComms NZ formed
Electronic Navigation and SatComms Australia have entered into a joint venture. [ + ]
BVS adds South American reseller
Procyon MD Defense has partnered with Berkeley Varitronics Systems to provide mobile phone detection products in the UK. [ + ]
Sapura partners Teltronic
Sapura and Teltronic partner to provide coverage in Malaysia. [ + ]
Solar flare to cause geomagnetic disturbance
A solar flare heading for Earth may cause geomagnetic disturbance including communication faults in the wireless and radio spectrums. [ + ]
RFUANZ 2012 event
The 2012 RFUANZ conference and exhibition will be held on 14-15 May at Te-Papa, Wellington. [ + ]